Home Remedies to Get Rid of Poo Smells in a Back Yard

One issue with owning a dog is that they are not litter trained like cats. They will need to do their business somewhere outside and if you have a backyard you have probably chosen this as the most convenient spot. Dealing with waste odor can be problematic, especially during summer months when you and your dog may share the yard more often. Making the yard a less smelly place can be a very important task.

  1. Poop Scoop

    • The best home remedy for getting rid of poo smells in your yard is to be vigilant about removing pet waste. Poo left in the yard slowly begins to break down and becomes a smelly part of the lawn. Establish "poop patrol" and stick to it. Based on the number of pets you have and their sizes, you may be able to do this as little as every few days. In the summer months when it is hotter and humidity can have an effect on rising odors, you may need to do it daily.

    Spot Attention

    • If you are unwilling to pick up poo on a regular basis you still need to give attention to the areas. Create a spray solution to neutralize the smell of existing waste and stains. Mix 1/2 gallon of vinegar, 1 cup baking soda and 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide into 1/2 gallon of water. Pour this into a spray bottle that you keep handy. Every morning before the heat begins to have an effect on the lawn, spray spots of waste and urine. This works especially well around outdoor living spaces where smells have intensified and made your outdoor time unpleasant.

    Watering Down

    • Water your lawn in the evening for one to two hours. This is the least eco-friendly option for removing waste but it can still help the situation. Excessive watering of the lawn will more quickly break down waste and decrease urine concentrations, speeding up entry into the soil. Once the poo has passed through the topsoil it will not be as smelly unless your dog digs. If water conservation is not a problem in your area this option could be a good one for you.

    Changing Food

    • Address the starting point of smelly poo: your dog's diet. If your dog's urine smells very concentrated he may not be drinking enough water. Experts at Texas A &M have noted that some pet owners will change diets to slightly more sodium to push the dog to drink and have more diluted and less smelly urine. Food ingested can have an effect on the smell. In this case dry food works best but the main idea is to stick with specified dog food. Feeding scraps, leafy green vegetables and meats that are not in dog food form may not break down as well and promote smelly poo.